First Thoughts: High stakes
More Dwarf tossing tonight!
High stakes at tonight’s NBC/National Journal/Tampa Bay Times debate, especially for Romney and Gingrich… Debate airs beginning at 9:00 pm ET on NBC’s “Rock Center,” and it’s moderated by NBC’s Brian Williams… Romney comes out swinging against Gingrich… But Romney has more than a Newt problem; he has a Mitt problem -- and it now includes electability… Team Obama’s role in stoking the negative narratives about Romney… And Giffords to resign from Congress.
By NBC's Chuck Todd, Mark Murray, Domenico Montanaro, and Brooke Brower
*** High stakes: When the remaining four presidential candidates gather for the 18th debate of the cycle tonight in Tampa, FL, the stakes couldn’t be any higher, especially for Mitt Romney and Newt Gingrich. For Romney -- fresh off his double-digit defeat in South Carolina and after uneven performances in his last two debates -- tonight’s debate is a crucial moment for his campaign. Either he rises to the occasion (by providing sharper answers, by disqualifying Gingrich, and by proving to GOP voters the confidence he can be their guy in November), or he struggles again, giving Gingrich a path to overtake him in Florida. For Gingrich, tonight’s debate will prove if he can withstand the attacks (because they’re coming), and if he can pull off another strong performance. And don’t lose sight of Rick Santorum (who has leveled pointed criticism at both Romney and Gingrich in past debates) or Ron Paul (who has sometimes has served as Romney’s wingman). If we learned anything from South Carolina, it’s that the debates have mattered, and tonight’s debate likely won’t be any different. By the way, this is the first debate where, based on ACTUAL results, it's clear there's no real front-runner right now.
http://firstread.msnbc.msn.com/_news/2012/01/23/10216094-first-thoughts-high-stakes
BOBBY! BOBBY! BOBBY! Or Bob! PAWLENTY: OBAMA WOULD BEAT GINGRICH...
Been out on business..not sure what to watch tonight as there's wrestling on two channels at 9....
VIDEO: Mitt: If You Believe Newt Is DC Outsider, You Probably ‘Believe Clinton Didn’t Inhale’
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The Governor told Mike Huckabee that Newt Gingrich is the establishment in Washington: "Well, if you believe that line, that Newt Gingrich is the outsider that will shake things up in Washington, then I guess you believe that Bill Clinton didn’t inhale.”
Santorum: No Pressure to Quit Race
Romney Defends Investments, Readies Tax Returns
VIDEO: Biden on Newt's Marriage: 'Character' Matters
At least the VP has a seemingly great marriage...
Townhall: PollTracker Florida Republican Primary (FL)
An open marriage w/ conservatives?????????????
‘Obama for Gingrich’ memo hits Romney
quote:March to recognize lost generation
President Barack Obama’s campaign manager tried to help former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich’s primary campaign on Monday morning by sending out a 1,540-word anti-Romney campaign flyer just days prior to the Jan. 31 Florida primary votes.
The memo offers a litany of alleged weaknesses in former Massachusetts Gov. Mitt Romney’s polling numbers, but doesn’t list any offsetting problems in former Speaker of the House Newt Gingrich’s political profile.
Instead, Obama campaign manager Jim Messina cherry picked the polling data to argue that Romney is 47 percentage points behind Gingrich among the subset of voters that have “a negative view of Romney’s record at Bain Capital.”
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This week marks the 39th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision that legalized abortion in the United States. The Annual March for Life is under way in the nation's capital with as many as 200,000 pro-lifers braving poor weather conditions in Washington to march to the steps of the Supreme Court, where abrtion was legalized on January 22, 1973.
Marching for Life in Washington, D.C.
Obama: Roe v Wade Gives Daughters the Same Chance as Sons to ‘Fulfill Their Dreams’
Supreme Court says no to debate over Elena Kagan health care role
Rand Paul stopped by TSA after body scan anomaly
Rand Paul on TSA detainment: ‘I was barked at: ‘Do not leave the cubicle!”
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Kentucky Republican Sen. Rand Paul told The Daily Caller that being “detained” by the Transportation Security Administration at the Nashville airport Monday was a major ordeal that underscores flaws in TSA’s procedures that affect tens of millions of passengers every year.
“It was a big headache,” Paul said in a phone interview. “I missed my speech here. I was supposed to speak to the Right to Life March, probably the biggest audience I’ll get to speak to, and I missed it.”
The White House, through spokesman Jay Carney, defended the TSA’s actions during Monday’s press briefing by arguing that Paul wasn’t technically “detained.”
Gingrich's Freddie contract shows firm was paid $25G a month
VIDEO: Pro-abortion ‘
ccupy’ group disrupts March for Life Youth Rally [They Come In Peace] Soros: Occupy to turn violent
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Billionaire George Soros is predicting protests by Occupy Wall Street will turn violent, while warning the U.S. financial system may collapse.
In an interview with Newsweek writer John Arlidge, Soros reportedly said riots on the streets of American cities are inevitable.
“‘Yes, yes, yes,’ he says, almost gleefully,” when asked about the prospect of Occupy turning violent, writes Arlidge.
Obama’s Pro-Abortion Extremism Would Worsen in Second Term
W/ Barry as head of INTL. MURDER, INC. innocent blood would flow like the rivers...
Mark Kirk suffers a stroke
I met the senator last year at this time, when I was the guest of
freshman congressmen in a swearing-in reception in DC, we talked &
he seemed like a nice guy. AP Berates Stroke Victim: Republican Senator 'Exaggerated' and Has Questionable 'Honesty'
CITIZEN ACTION:
See link to petitions at post's bottom, & join w/ me in attacking
the MSM (something on a Van Jones attack is needed though by our
side)>>> VIDEO: Supreme Court Rules GPS Tracking Requires a Warrant
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WASHINGTON (The Blaze/AP) — In a unanimous and precedent-setting ruling, the Supreme Court said Monday that police must get a search warrant before using GPS technology to track criminal suspects.
VIDEO: Scarborough on Gingrich: ‘Newt…Thought I Was Too Conservative for My District’
In BB's signature Morning Joe is referred to..that means your morning coffee in slang; not an endorsement of this MSLSD program.
Rubi
Endorsement Big Catch in Florida 
VIDEO: Beck Reacts to Gingrich Calling His Criticism ‘Bologna’: ‘The Audio Speaks for Itself’
quote:Gingrich's SC Victory Leaves Some Wondering: Is Florida Romney's Last Stand?
Glenn Beck has regularly said during this election season that Newt Gingrich is a big-government, progressive Republican. One of the many pieces of evidence he uses to support his claim is that Gingrich has praised Teddy and Franklin Roosevelt as great presidents and great politicians. He’s even called himself a type of “Wilsonian,” a reference to Woodrow Wilson. But on a radio show in Florida Monday morning, Gingrich called that claim “bologna.”
Madison Matters: Recalls create powerless Senate?
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Democrats need to win only one of the four Senate recall elections to seize the majority.
Debate Preview *Live Stream* G
P Debate From Florida NYERS CELEBRATE:
The occupation of Zuccotti Park is officially over White House delay of budget proposal infuriates Republicans
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The White House is delaying for one week the release of President Obama's budget for the 2013 fiscal year that starts Oct. 1, a decision that administration officials say was based on "the need to finalize decisions and technical details" but which Republicans say is a direct violation of law.
"This will mark the third time in four years the president has missed his statutory requirement to present a budget on time, while trillion-dollar budget deficits continue to mount. As the president announces another missed deadline, tomorrow marks the 1,000th day Senate Democrats have gone without any budget at all," said House Budget Committee Chairman Paul Ryan, R-Wis.
VIDEO: Pro-Santorum Pastor Is Under Fire for Saying Americans ‘Will Not Vote for a Mormon’
Santorum Defends Not Correcting Questioner Who Called Obama ‘An Avowed Muslim’
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“He is an avowed Muslim and my question is, why isn’t something being done to get him out of our government?” the woman said. Santorum responded, “Believe me … I’m doing everything I can to get him out of the government.”
Lady don't get it twisted even BB will defend him on this-he's not a muslim nor born in Kenya...he's a Marxist, that if given a second term will destroy our great nation & move us towards Socialism...he does have a beautiful family though...
Video reportedly shows Taliban executing 15 kidnapped Pakistani soldiers
Exclusive: New U.S. Commando Team Operating Near Iran
Britain, US and France send warships through Strait of Hormuz
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Britain, America and France delivered a pointed signal to Iran, sending six warships led by a 100,000 ton aircraft carrier through the highly sensitive waters of the Strait of Hormuz.
The US Army: Uh, What Exactly Is Our Role In The Era Of Obama? ‘It’s Really Messy,’ Says General
VIDEO: ‘Real News From The Blaze’: Are Newt Gingrich and the Media
‘Frenemies’? Gingrich Used Payr
ll Tax Ploy Often Attacked By IRS quote:
Newt Gingrich avoided tens of thousands of dollars in Medicare payroll taxes in 2010 by using a technique the Internal Revenue Service has consistently and successfully attacked. Republican Presidential candidate Gingrich and his wife, Callista, treated only $444,327 of what they got from Gingrich Holdings. Inc. and Gingrich Productions as compensation to them, while reporting a whopping $2.4 million of their earnings from these corporations as profits or dividends. Medicare taxes are levied at a rate of 2.9% on an unlimited amount of compensation and self-employment income (say, from a consulting contract, speeches or a book) but not on profits from a business.
Bruins goalie skips White House ceremony honoring team in protest
VIDEO: Limbaugh warns Newt not to overplay the ‘ripping on the media’ card
I was telling a reader this just the other day.
WATCH: Mitt Attacks Newt Over House Ethics Questions
WATCH: Ron Paul Remains Coy On 3rd Party Run
VIDEO: Romney Questioned Over Tax Returns
WATCH: Romney Hits Newt On Freddie Mac, Medicare ‘Lobbying’
WATCH:
Mitt’s Attack Leaves Newt Speechless… Momentarily 
WATCH: Ron Paul: Let House Prices Continue To Fall
VIDEO: Brian Williams Shocked At Idea Wall Street Is Over-Regulated
VIDEO: Paul: US ‘Blockade’ Of Iran ‘Act Of War’
WATCH: Romney: Iran Blocking Straight Of Hormuz Would Be Act Of War
VIDEO: Romney: End All Subsidies, ‘Let Markets Work Properly’
VIDEO: Santorum: Best Thing For Florida Economy Is To Pump More Oil
The Florida Debate: Losers and More Losers
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The biggest loser of this debate? Frankly, I can’t decide if it’s NBC and the moderators’ terrible line of questioning, or the rest of us*** for watching it.
***I only watched it for about 5-6 minutes...
VIDEO: Debate Moderator Focuses On Seven-Year-Old Terri Schiavo Case
Didn't get to bring you alot of clips...had/have business, acupuncture, etc. today.....
WATCH: [Space Cadet] Newt: Offer Prizes To Private Industry For Space Projects
VIDEO: Newt: I’ve Been In The Conservative Fight Since Goldwater
Romney paid 42 percent of 2011 income in taxes and charity quote:
Typically, liberal rhetoric on taxes makes it seem as if the wealthy are getting a free ride on the backs of middle and lower-income Americans who are doing all the work and are really paying the taxes. But to put things on perspective, here’s what $3.2 million in federal taxes — Romney’s estimated 2011 burden — pays for:
— The monthly food stamp allowance for about 23,909 people.
— The cost of educating 302 elementary and high school students.
— The base salary (before bonuses and allowances) of 178 privates in the U.S. Army....[more]
Mitt Romney gave millions to charity. Joe Biden gave $369.
WHO'S GREEDY? Obama Gave 1% to Charity, Romney Gave 15%
The media’s
silence on the March for Life VIDEO:
Allen West’s Fiery Anti-Abortion Speech: ‘This Fight Shall Not End Until We Protect Our Unborn’ Marine to serve n
time in Iraqi killings case Rasmussen poll puts
Gingrich up by 7 nationally BOBBY! Bobby! Bobby!
Revealed: Michigan Union Manual Instructs Teachers on How to Use Children as ‘Pr
paganda’ quote:
“For more than two years, the Michigan Education Association [MEA] has had a manual that urges its members to use students as propaganda in contract negotiations and also lays out how to organize strikes,” writes Tome Gantert of Michigan Capitol Confidential.
Considering the fact that teacher strikes are illegal in Michigan, some may find it odd that the MEA has been encouraging this sort of behavior. In fact, the MEA has done a lot more than just “encourage” potentially illegal activity. As Gantert reports, the organization produced an anonymously written 28-page manual titled, “Building Full Capacity Locals — Crisis Planning, It’s Never Too Early To Start!”
Video: Paul Ryan previews the SOTU
Fantasyland
Obama Warns He Will Fight Obstruction
quote:Gallup: Americans want specifics in tonight’s speech
President Obama will pledge in Tuesday night’s State of the Union address to work with Congress where possible in forging “an economy built to last.” But he will warn his opponents that he will “fight obstruction with action,” and promise to “oppose any effort to return to the very same policies that brought on this economic crisis in the first place,” according to excerpts of the speech released by the White House.
The speech, to be delivered at 9 p.m., is the president’s third such address and comes amid a tumultuous Republican battle to see who will challenge his bid for a second term. Against that backdrop, Obama will remind Americans of the economic mess he inherited and which he blames on past policies.
“No, we will not go back to an economy weakened by outsourcing, bad debt, and phony financial profit,” he will state. “Tonight, I want to speak about how we move forward, and lay out a blueprint for an economy that’s built to last – an economy built on American manufacturing, American energy, skills for American workers, and a renewal of American values.”
First Look: Governor Daniels Preps for GOP Address to the Nation
And after that the rip-off self-proclaimed leaders that fundraises off of our grassroots
TEA PARTY movement, will have clown Herman Cain, fresh off a tour w/ Comedy Central..in the 
TEABAGGER EXPRESS commentary after Daniels. Billionaire Warren Buffett's longtime secretary will be joining first lady Michelle Obama in her box at tonight's State of the Union
Buffett secretary Debbie B
sanek: ‘I couldn’t sleep’ before State of the Union SOTU: Boehner Counters Buffett’s Secretary Invite, Invites Keyst
ne Supporters quote:
Earlier today, it was reported that President Obama had decided to host Warren Buffet’s secretary for the State of the Union. Yes, that secretary. The one who reportedly pays a much higher tax rate than her multi-billionaire employer.
As most critics pointed out, the only reason the president is hosting her as his guest is so that he can drive home his messages of “income inequality” and “fair share.”
Apparently, House Speaker John Boehner was unimpressed by this move.
To know what the president plans to say tonight, take a look at the guest list
TheDC’s State of the Union drinking game
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It’s not like us to take to drinking on a Tuesday. It’s more like every day. But today is special because President Barack Obama is giving his annual State of the Union address to Congress.
And nothing makes us want to hit the bottle more than tuning into C-SPAN.
In order to get you as intoxicated as a tented Occupier in mid-winter, The Daily Caller selected the words and phrases the president is most likely to use.
VIDEO: SOTU Preview: The Occupy President Makes Income Inequality His Campaign Theme
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Breitbart.tv contributor Lee Stranahan reveals how the divisive class warfare rhetoric of the "Occupy Wall Street" movement has made its way to the top of the Obama re-election talking points.
Richard Roberts, the son of the late evangelist Oral Roberts, was arrested Tuesday for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol
Republican House Member [The Tarbaby Guy] to Boycott Obama Speech
Obama SOTU Excerpts Reveal ‘Blueprint’ for Economy Where ‘Everyone Does Their Fair Share’
State of the Union
Key to Obama Election Re-Branding Looking Back on Obama’s Five Previous Addresses to Congress: Waste, Fraud, and Abuse from the Podium
quote:Hey, who’s up for an hour-long lecture on “fairness”? Update: Full text added
Tonight, President Barack Obama will deliver his third State of the Union Address–and his sixth address to a joint session of Congress. That’s more than either President Bush or President Clinton had addressed in any single term.
Despite his purported skill as an orator, none of Obama’s addresses to Congress has been particularly successful. They are typically remembered more for the rancor they caused than for any positive effects.
Obama is expected to make his inequality the focus of his address. That’s an important campaign theme, as well as a refrain of the Occupy Wall Street movement that Obama supported in the fall of 2011.
Yet it is not a significant departure from the tone of previous addresses, in which Obama bullied opponents and Supreme Court justices; fabricated health insurance horror stories; and called upon “millionaires and billionaires” to pay.
Pro-Life “State of the Unborn” Released Before Obama Speech
What to Expect: State of the Union Address Preview
SOTU Live Stream From The White House
Obama: 'Mission at hand' is to rebuild American dream
quote:Obama offers cheap election-year mortgages
President Obama suggested Tuesday that Americans try to follow the lead of U.S. military forces and get past personal ambition and partisan obsession to "focus on the mission at hand" -- keeping alive the American dream by restoring a U.S. economy.
In his annual State of the Union address, Obama said that the "defining issue of our time" is finding the means to uphold the promise that if people work hard, they will succeed.
"No challenge is more urgent. No debate is more important. We can either settle for a country where a shrinking number of people do really well, while a growing number of Americans barely get by. Or we can restore an economy where everyone gets a fair shot, everyone does their fair share and everyone plays by the same set of rules," he said....
Obama urges 30 percent tax rate for million-dollar earners
Obama praises teachers for adding 10 cents to students’ lifetime hourly earnings
TRANSCRIPT: Obama's 2012 State of the Union
TRANSCRIPT: G
P Rebuttal to State of the Union 
FACT CHECK: Obama's 2012 State of the Union
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It was a wish list, not a to-do list.
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